Cœur demoiselle - Carissa macrocarpa

Ripe

The Cœur demoiselle - Carissa macrocarpa can reach 4 meters. The plant is bushy and dense with strong spines. Although it has edible fruits which is sweet flavor, but are rarely eaten. The flowers have a pleasant smell.

In Mauritius, this shrub is rarely planted. These plants are very beautiful when they are covered with fruits that are called Heart of lady. There are still a few specimens today